Rams Take Down Baseball

MYRTLE BEACH, SC: Rivier baseball fell in non-conference action this afternoon to Suffolk University at the Ripken Experience.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 3/11/23

- Score: Suffolk 12, Rivier 5

- Records: Suffolk (1-2), Rivier (2-6)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Rams scored eight between the first two innings. The three-run first inning was put together by Suffolk on three stolen bases, two walks, and two hits. Suffolk's biggest inning, a five-run top of the second, was highlighted by a three-run home run by Harry Painter to right center field and a solo home run by Joe Ward.

- The Raiders biggest inning came in the bottom of the ninth. They plated two in the inning after a Connor Dines (Framingham, MA) single to get it started. Frank Gulezian (Derry, NH) would then step up and deliver a double to left center, scoring Dines. Gulezian would then come around to score when the next batter Zach White (Long Beach, CA), hit a single up the middle.

- On the mound, Harry Painter got the win (1-0) after going five innings, allowing two hits, one earned run, and nine strikeouts. Nolan Mederos (Nashua, NH) suffered the loss (0-2) after going 1.2 innings, four hits allowed, seven earned runs, and three strikeouts.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Top Performers

-  Painter was 2-for-5 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

-  Garret Roberts was 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored.

-  Dylan Aliberti (Sandown, NH) was 1-for-2 with an RBI and 2 walks.

UP NEXT:

- Rivier baseball will be back Saturday against Lesley University at 12 pm and 2 pm.

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